Dr. Peter  J.  Millett M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon (Orthopedist)
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Dr. Peter J. Millett M.D.

Orthopedist | Orthopaedic Trauma

4/5(35)
181 W Meadow Dr Suite 400 Vail CO, 81657
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4/5

About

Dr. Peter Millett is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Vail, CO. Dr. Millett specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Millett tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.

Education and Training

University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine MSc, (Cantab) Skeletal Biology 1995

Dartmouth Medical School MD 1995

University of Scranton, Pennsylvania BS Biology 1990

Board Certification

Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- Orthopaedic Sports Medicine- 2000

Provider Details

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Awards

  • Top 1% Doctors in America 2014 US News and World Report 
  • Achievement Award  American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons 

Treatments

  • CAM arthroscopic shoulder surgery for shoulder arthritis
  • Arthroscopic double-row rotator cuff repair
  • Arthroscopic Bankart and shoulder stabilization procedures
  • SLAP repair and treatment of throwing athletes
  • Latarjet procedures (bone grafting of the glenoid) for shoulder instability
  • Proximal humerus fracture repair
  • Clavicle Fracture
  • Shoulder Replacement Surgery
  • Reverse Shoulder Replacement
  • Clavicle
  • Superior Capsular Reconstruction (SCR)
  • Arthroscopic AC Joint Repair
  • Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair and reconstruction
  • Meniscus Injuries
  • Arthroscopic supra-scapular nerve release
  • Distal biceps tendon rupture
  • Proximal biceps tendon ruptures
  • Snapping Scapula Syndrome
  • Arthrofibrosis of the knee
  • Sternoclavicular joint injuries

Professional Memberships

  • Member American Shoulder Society 
  • Member American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons 
  • Member Orthopedic Research Society 
  • Member American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine 

Fellowships

  • Steadman Hawkins Sports Medicine Clinic and Foundation Shoulder, Elbow, Knee Surgery and Sports Medicine  2001

Experience & Accolades

  • Board Member2007Steadman Philippon Research Institute
  • Scientific Advisory Board2006Steadman Philippon Research Institiute
  • Assistant Professor2004 - 2006Harvard Medical School
  • Clinical Instructor2001 - 2004Harvard Medical School

Dr. Peter J. Millett M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 181 W Meadow Dr Suite 400

181 W Meadow Dr Suite 400 -
Vail, CO 81657
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Dr. Peter J. Millett M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 35 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Orthopedist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

Media Releases

Dr. Millett is an orthopedic surgeon serving Vail and the surrounding communities. He is associated with The Steadman Clinic – a practice dedicated to delivering the highest standard of orthopaedic care and personal attention to each and every patient seeking our help.

Dr. Millett received his Medical Degree (MD) from Dartmouth Medical School in 1995. He has also received an Master’s of Science in Skeletal Biology from the University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine. He went on to complete a residency in surgery at Cornell University Medical Center, and a fellowship in shoulder, elbow, knee surgery and sports medicine at Steadman Hawkins Sports Medicine Clinic and Foundation.

Dr. Millett maintains professional memberships with the American Shoulder Society, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Orthopedic Research Society, American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine. Additionally, he is board certified in orthopedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery.

Orthopedic Surgery is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. As an orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Millett has elped pioneer an advanced arthroscopic shoulder surgery known as the Comprehensive Arthroscopic Management (CAM) procedure. CAM helps young, active patients with osteoarthritis delay or avoid shoulder replacement.

With over 20 years of experience in the field, Dr. Millett has treated thousands of patients. He has authored over 200 peer-reviewed, scientific articles, numerous book chapters, and 4 books on Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, and Shoulder Surgery. He has been recognized at one of the “Top 1% Doctors in America” in 2014 from US News and World Report and awarded by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.

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